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Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detains dozens
world26 days ago

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detains dozens

Israel said it seized control of more than 20 boats carrying about 175 activists and intercepted 22 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete as part of enforcing Gaza’s maritime blockade; 36 vessels remain at sea. Flotilla organizers denounced the action as a violent raid in international waters, while Greece and Italy prepared to coordinate transfers of detainees and international reactions from Turkey, the UN and others highlighted humanitarian concerns amid the Gaza crisis.

via The Guardian|
#gaza#global-sumud-flotilla#humanitarian-aid
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla in international waters with armed boardings
world27 days ago

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla in international waters with armed boardings

Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, surrounding seven of 58 vessels near Crete with armed boarding teams and radio jamming in international waters, prompting claims by organizers of illegal detention while Israel says it is enforcing the blockade. The flotilla’s backers call on governments to protect civilians amid a conflict that has devastated Gaza, with casualties reported to exceed 72,000.

via Al Jazeera|
#flotilla#gaza#humanitarian-aid
US Pacific strike kills three on vessel, drawing legal and rights concerns
world3 months ago

US Pacific strike kills three on vessel, drawing legal and rights concerns

The US Southern Command says it attacked a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men it alleges were involved in drug trafficking, but no evidence was provided. The operation is part of a broader campaign the article says has killed at least 148 people across 43 attacks since September, prompting criticism from Latin American leaders, legal experts and human-rights advocates who question its legality and accuse the strikes of extrajudicial killings in international waters.

via Al Jazeera|
#drug-trafficking#extrajudicial-killings#international-waters
US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boats in Caribbean, Leaving Survivors and Raising Questions about Venezuela
world7 months ago

US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boats in Caribbean, Leaving Survivors and Raising Questions about Venezuela

The U.S. military conducted a strike against a Venezuelan drug cartel boat in the Caribbean, marking the first time survivors were found in such operations, which are part of ongoing efforts against drug trafficking linked to Venezuelan cartels, amid concerns over transparency and broader U.S. actions in Venezuela.

via NBC News|
#cartel-boat#drug-trafficking#international-waters
US military strikes kill 3 narcoterrorists in international waters, Trump confirms
world8 months ago

US military strikes kill 3 narcoterrorists in international waters, Trump confirms

The US military conducted a second strike in international waters near South America, killing three individuals believed to be involved in drug trafficking from Venezuela, amid rising tensions with Venezuela and ongoing US efforts against drug cartels. The legality and specifics of the strikes are under scrutiny, with some officials questioning the evidence and justification.

via CNN|
#drug-trafficking#international-waters#narcoterrorists